Photographer faces sexual assault charges in Canberra
A 57-year-old photographer faces multiple charges including sexual assault after meeting a woman through social media. Case reopened as part of ACT police review into sexual assault handling.
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Man cleared of 41 child abuse offences in Townsville
Lau Juel Hansen discharged of all child abuse material charges after police investigation. Read the full court outcome and legal details.
WA Teens Reminded to Practise Safe Sex at Leavers
As WA school leavers celebrate, health officials urge packing condoms to prevent STIs. Get safety tips for a healthy Leavers week and learn where to access testing.
Ex-BGC lawyer gets 9 years for child sex offences
Ryan Hawkins, former BGC lawyer, sentenced to 9 years prison for 26 child sex abuse crimes. Judge condemns predatory behaviour and distribution of abuse material.
Boy, 13, charged with elderly woman's sexual assault
A 13-year-old boy faces multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman in Ashtonfield park. Police formed Strike Force Bosgar to investigate the random attack.
Elderly woman assaulted in Ashtonfield park, police hunt teen
An elderly woman was sexually assaulted in Brooklyn Park, Ashtonfield. Maitland police are urging witnesses with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
Persistent sex offender denied bail in Canberra
A 30-year-old man with a history of sexual offences has been denied bail after allegedly following a woman into a Braddon underground carpark and assaulting her. Read the latest court details.
Man with skull tattoo sought over alleged SUV assault
ACT Police seek a man in his 20s with a skull ankle tattoo accused of sexual assault in his dark SUV on Lhotsky Street, Charnwood. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
Historical Abuse Probe at Aitkenvale School
Queensland Police seek information about alleged historical abuse at Aitkenvale State School. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
Geelong man jailed for 12 years over multiple rapes
Michael Walmsley has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple rape charges in Geelong. Read the full court details.
Maitland cricket imposes zero-tolerance on umpire abuse
Maitland cricket associations implement strict penalties including points deductions and team removal following concerning umpire abuse incidents. Read about the crackdown.
Geelong woman speaks on alleged church abuse
Kathryn Knaggs reveals alleged sexual abuse by senior Geelong Revival Centre figure. Read her courageous story and the ongoing legal battle.
Ex-teacher jailed 11 years for historic child sex abuse
Rodney Neville Watkins, a former Perth primary teacher, receives 11-year sentence for sexually abusing students in the 1970s. Justice finally served after 50 years.
SA child sex offender jailed after wristband discovery
Samuel Frost sentenced to 19 years after Interpol investigator spotted Australian wristband in child abuse material. AFP found 37,000 images across 10 devices.
Sydney man dodges jail for child abuse material
A Sydney man has been granted a release order after pleading guilty to accessing over 22,000 files of child abuse material. Learn the details of the case and sentencing.
Cold Case Squad Probes 2007 Burglary and Police Shooting
WA Police's Cold Case Squad reinvestigates a 2007 burglary where suspects fired a shotgun at officers before crashing in Haynes. New information sought.
Windang man jailed over child abuse material
A 33-year-old Windang security guard has been sentenced to 16 months imprisonment for possessing child abuse material after his ex-partner discovered disturbing content on his iPad.
AFL Defends Stand-Down Process in Bruhn Case
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon defends league's handling of Tanner Bruhn's sexual assault case as charges are dropped. No-fault stand-down policy ruled out. Full details.
90-Year-Old Priest Jailed for Child Sex Crimes
Former Catholic priest Patrick Holmes, 90, receives additional jail time for horrific child sexual abuse in New Norcia and Shenton Park. Read the full court details.
WA Closes Loophole For Church Abuse Liability
The Cook Government introduces landmark legislation to close a legal loophole that allowed churches to avoid liability for paedophile priests, hailed as a brave step for survivors.
WA man jailed after police phone discovery in breath test
A WA man has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment after police discovered child abuse material on his phone during a routine roadside breath test. Read the full details of the case.
Australian piano teacher arrested after fleeing US sex charges
John Kaleel, 69, arrested in Australia after fleeing Hollywood guilty verdict on five counts of sexual abuse involving a teenage student. Faces extradition and up to 10 years imprisonment.
Man charged with 59 offences including child sex abuse
A Dawesville man faces 59 charges, including 38 child sexual abuse offences. Jackson Robert Brennan is accused of grooming girls as young as 12. He has been remanded in custody.
Healthcare worker jailed for patient sexual assault
A Perth phlebotomist has been sentenced to four years in jail for sexually assaulting a patient during a fake PCR test. Read the shocking court details.
State Appeals Landmark Child Abuse Damages Ruling
WA government appeals $2.85M child sex abuse ruling, arguing public servants acted 'in good faith'. Survivor Dion Barber speaks out against the appeal. Read the full story.
AFLPA condemns AFL over Tanner Bruhn stand-down
Geelong's Tanner Bruhn is free to resume his AFL career after sexual assault charges were withdrawn. The AFLPA has criticised the league's "premature and disproportionate" stand-down policy.
Tanner Bruhn sexual assault charges dropped
Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn has sexual assault charges dropped after witness admits lying. AFL player's nightmare ends after year-long legal battle.
Cafe owner denies new child abuse charges in Canberra
Dhiren Patel, co-owner of a Canberra cafe, faces new child abuse charges involving a second teenage employee. The accused denies all allegations as case moves to Supreme Court.
WA ATAR exam cyber abuse sparks education warning
Western Australian education authorities issue urgent warning after Year 12 English exam text prompts disturbing online harassment of Indigenous author. Discover how the controversy unfolded and what's being done to address digital abuse.
WA Labor revolt over mining sexual harassment failures
Western Australia's Labor government confronts mounting internal pressure as mining companies show disappointing uptake of crucial sexual harassment program, sparking outrage among party members.
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